{"id":1297050,"date":"2025-06-30T08:52:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T03:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1297050"},"modified":"2025-06-30T08:53:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T03:23:05","slug":"hindi-no-longer-compulsory-in-maharashtra-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/hindi-no-longer-compulsory-in-maharashtra-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Hindi No Longer Compulsory In Maharashtra Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant reversal, the Maharashtra state government has withdrawn two controversial Government Resolutions (GRs) mandating <strong>compulsory Hindi<\/strong> in schools. The decision, announced by Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on June 29, follows widespread protests by educators, parents, political parties, and civil society groups. A new committee, headed by educationist <strong>Dr Narendra Jadhav<\/strong>, will now formulate revised language education policy recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-9.01.16\u202fAM-1024x635.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1297060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-9.01.16\u202fAM-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-9.01.16\u202fAM-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-9.01.16\u202fAM-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-04-18-at-9.01.16\u202fAM.png 1244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Compulsion to Committee: A Quick Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>April 16 GR<\/strong>: Made Hindi compulsory from Classes 1 to 5 in all schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 17 GR<\/strong>: Made Hindi optional in response to criticism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June 29<\/strong>: Both GRs officially withdrawn. Dr Jadhav-led committee formed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fadnavis attributed the policy&#8217;s origin to the <strong>previous Uddhav Thackeray-led government<\/strong>, which had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatvnews.com\/maharashtra\/maharashtra-government-withdraws-two-government-resolutions-on-three-language-policy-amid-hindi-row-fadnavis-ekanth-shinde-ajit-pawar-uddhav-raj-react-2025-06-29-996746\">approved<\/a> the Mashelkar Committee\u2019s recommendation for the three-language formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaders Respond: Political Reactions Across the Spectrum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eknath Shinde<\/strong> criticized the Opposition\u2019s \u201cdouble standards\u201d and dismissed their demand for the Leader of Opposition post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ajit Pawar<\/strong> urged all protestors to withdraw marches since the policy has been rolled back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uddhav Thackeray<\/strong> questioned the intent behind the initial Hindi imposition, calling it a \u201chostile act\u201d against Marathi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raj Thackeray (MNS)<\/strong> took credit for triggering the movement and warned the government against manipulating committee outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Public Sentiment: A Victory for Marathi Pride<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rollback has been celebrated as a <strong>symbolic victory for Marathi identity and cultural unity<\/strong>. Political analysts call it a smart and sensitive decision by the Fadnavis-led cabinet. Many believe the public outcry has reawakened linguistic consciousness in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Path Forward: Committee\u2019s Role and Public Vigilance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the GRs have been rescinded, the future of the language policy now rests on the <strong>recommendations of the Dr Jadhav committee<\/strong>. However, Raj Thackeray has warned that any attempt to reintroduce compulsory Hindi through the backdoor will not be tolerated. Citizens are being urged to remain <strong>vigilant and united<\/strong> to preserve the state\u2019s linguistic heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: A New Chapter in Maharashtra\u2019s Language Politics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The episode has opened broader discussions on <strong>language, cultural identity, and educational autonomy<\/strong>. As Maharashtra awaits the committee\u2019s report, the focus shifts to ensuring any future policy respects <strong>regional sentiments while promoting multilingual learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant reversal, the Maharashtra state government has withdrawn two controversial Government Resolutions (GRs) mandating compulsory Hindi in schools. 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